2 . Online Free Courses

English Grammar and Style

We’ll present materials that cover grammatical principles, word usage, writing style, sentence and paragraph structure and punctuation. We’ll challenge you with quizzes and writing activities that will give you strategies to enhance the quality of your writing, and invite you to participate in discussions and assess the work of your peers (同龄人).

Length: 8 weeks
Instructor: Roslyn Petelin from the University of Queensland
Academic Writing Made Easy

From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common mistakes that can negatively affect your credibility, this course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing. Each week is comprised of video lessons, followed by exercises and tasks of assessing your peers' work.

The course requires upper-intermediate (中高级) to advanced English.

Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Heidi Minning from the Technical University of Munich
Preparing to Network in English

Networking in the business world is key to career success. But what is networking? And how do you do it in English? This course helps you understand the basics of networking and why it’s important. You’ll identify the key qualities you should focus on developing. Most importantly, you’ll grow and expand your business network and professional connections.

Length: 6 weeks
Instructor: Joel Ozretich from the University of Washington
Using Emails for Networking in English

In this course, you’ll learn important strategies for writing effective emails. You' II learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You' II also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message.

Length: 4 weeks
Instructor: Daphne Mackey from the University of Washington
1. What do the first two courses have in common?

A．Both last for one and a half months.

B．Both involve some peer review tasks.

C．Both require upper-intermediate English.

D．Both are offered by the same university.

2. Who will offer the course on the importance of the business network?

A．Roslyn Petelin.	B．Heidi Minning.
C．Joel Ozretich.	D．Daphne Mackey.

3. What does the shortest course focus on?

A．Improving email-writing skills.

B．Giving tips on academic writing.

C．Exploring grammatical principles.

D．Introducing the basics of networking.

3 . No matter what type of top free Android app you are searching for, there are many similar apps that can puzzle you when it comes to choosing the best one. Here are some apps you should give a try in 2020.

Zomato

Zomato lets you discover restaurants near you to go and eat out or order food online and get it delivered. This Android app has multiple other unique features that address customer needs like a takeaway, table booking and discoveries. You can also find many discounts and offers on the restaurants.

CamScanner

CamScanner is a great app for students and we know that life can get rather busy as college students especially if they are holding a part-time job. This platform uses your phones camera to scan documents and provides assistance in the form of proofreading and editing your work.

Spotify

Spotify is one of the best music apps for Android that you shouldn’t be missing out on. It helps you to access world music－both streaming and downloading music of high quality. You would be able to listen to all your music favorites, albums, and also create your own playlists.

Groupon

Groupon is a platform that finds available deals in varied categories like electronics, entertainment, fashion, and many more. The physical store deals are displayed on an interactive map for an easier-to-see selection, online store deals also included. Extra discounts for students.

1. What can students do with CamScanner?

A．Record their college life.	B．Learn editing skills.
C．Find a part-time job.	D．Correct their work.

2. Which app will attract a shop-goer?

A．Zomato.

B．Spotify.

C．Groupon.

D．CamScanner.

3. What's the purpose of the text?

A．To introduce some free Android apps.	B．To provide guidance on choosing apps.
C．To stress the popularity of Android apps.	D．To show the advantages of Android apps.

4 . Here's this week's list of four open jobs throughout the local area. Whether you're unemployed and need a job or you are just sick of the one you have, Roswell Patch wants to help. We know new jobs can be hard to come by these days, which is why we will try to post a selection of jobs we’ve found in the area on the site each week. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Happy hunting!

Part-time Spanish Instructor-World Language Institute, Inc. -Roswell

World Language Institute, Inc. in Roswell is currently hiring a part-time, native-speaking Spanish instructor. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drive a 15-passenger bus to pick up students from several schools, from 2 pm-6pm .Monday-Friday. The position pays $10 per hour. More information about the job is available online.

Experienced Servers-Chill's-Alpharetta

Chili's in Alpharetta is seeking experienced servers to add to its team. Qualifications will include being clean and neat and having great attitude and customer service skills. The pay is $2. 13, plus tips. Stop by the store to fill out an application. More information about this position is available online.

Registered Nurese-North Fulton Regional Hospital-Roswell

North Fulton Regional Hospital is looking for a RN/Registered Nurse to fill a 12-hour night shift. Applicants must be registered and previous hospital experience is preferred. More information about the position is available online.

Software Engineer-Controlscan-Alpharetta

Controlscan in Alpharetta is hiring a software engineer, Applicants should have five or more years of relevant experience, as well as advanced knowledge of computer technology. Pay is commensurate (相称) with experience. More information about the position can be found online.

1. World Language Institute, Inc. is looking for _________.

A．a school bus driver	B．a full-time teacher
C．a Spanish manager	D．a Spanish teacher

2. Who will mainly work at night?

A．Jane, hired by North Fulton Regional Hospital.

B．John, hired by World Language Institute, Inc.

C．Robert, hired by ControlScan

D．Sally, hired by Chili's.

3. The purpose of the passage is___________.

A．to introduce some forms of online entertainment

B．to introduce some information about Roswell Patch

C．to provide some information for those who need a job

D．to hunt for those who want to work for Rosewell

5 . Books for Children

Fleabag and the Ring’s End Beth Webb More stories of Fleabag,the talking cat-star of this wonderful set of 3 books. Ages 9-12, 208 pages, paperback 07549-44116,£3.99	Star of Wonder Pat Alexander A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems. Full of lively pages to read and enjoy. Ages 7-12, 224pages, paperback 07459-39323,£4.99
The Little White Horse Elizabeth Goudge A fairy tale and the winner of the Carnegie Medal. Ages 8-12, 240pages, paperback 07459-45783,£4.99	My Very First Christmas Book Lois Rock and Alex Ayliffe A big, bright book, which presents the story simply and delightfully for very young children. Ages 0-3, 12pages, 200mm×200mm, board 07459-40560,£4.99
The Not-So-Wise Man Alan MacDonald and Andrew Rowland We all know about the 3 wise men who traveled to Bethlehem and discovered the baby Jesus Christ.This is the tale of another one,who always missed the point. Ages 5-9, 32pages, 270mm×210mm,hardback 07459-38922,£8.99	First Festival:Christmas Lois Rock An all-in-one book to help grown-ups and children prepare their Christmas celebration together. Presents, activities and customs. Ages 4-7, 48pages 290mm×250mm, hardback 07459-39074,£8.99

1. If you want to make a Christmas plan together with your children,which book do you prefer?

A．Star of Wonder.

B．My Very First Christmas Book

C．The Not-So-Wise Man

D．First Festival:Christmas

2. Which number would you dial if you want to order a book for your 2-year-old child?

A．07459-45783	B．07459-38922
C．07459-40560	D．07459-44116

3. If your child wants to read stories of animals, whose book will you choose?

A．Lois Rock’s	B．Beth Webb’s
C．Pat Alexander’s	D．Elizabeth Goudge’s

6 . Welcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spectacular of human history.     The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30. You can explore 10 departments including:

The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas

The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas includes around 350,000 objects. The scope of the collection is contemporary, and historical. It includes most of Africa, the Pacific and Australia, as well as the Americas. All of the collections were got during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and date from this time.

The Department of Asia

The Department of Asia covers the material and visual cultures of Asia – a vast geographical area of Japan, Korea, China, Central Asia, Afghanistan, South Asia and South-East Asia. The collection dates from about 4000 BC, to the present day. It represents the cultures and ways of life of local people and other minority groups.

The Department of Greek and Roman Empires

The Department of Greek and Roman Empires features antiquities (古董). It has one of the most comprehensive collections of antiquities from the Classical world, with over 100,000 objects. These mostly range in date from the beginning of the Greek Bronze Age (about 3200BC) to the time of the Roman emperor Constantine in the fourth century AD.

1. The scope of the Department of Africa, Oceania and Americas doesn’t include .

A．Africa

B．the South America

C．Australia

D．Britain

2. The earliest collection is from .

A．The Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas

B．The Department of Greek and Roman Empires

C．The Department of Asia

D．All of the above

3. The Department of Asia represents .

A．the geographic features of Asia

B．the life styles and cultural traditions of some peoples

C．the relationships between Asian countries

D．the cultural fights between some native groups

7 . Welcome to the Friendship Hotel. To make your stay as enjoyable as possible, we hope you will use our facilities (设施) to the full.

Room Service

This operates 24 hours a day. Phone the Reception Desk, and your message will be passed on to the room staff.

Telephone: 48759

Dining Room

Breakfast is served in the dining room from 8 to 9:30 a. m. Alternatively, the room staff will bring a breakfast tray to your room at any time after 7 a.m., if you place an order for it by telephone. In this case, please fill out a card and hang it outside your door when you go to bed.

Lunch: 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Dinner: 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Telephone: 48752

Telephone

To make a telephone call, dial 0 for Reception and Laundry (洗衣店), and ask to be connected. We apologize for delays in putting calls through when the staff are very busy. There are also public telephone booths (电话亭) near the Reception Desk. Early calls should be booked with Reception.

Shop

The hotel shop is open for souvenirs (纪念品), gifts and toiletries (化妆品) from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Telephone: 48687

Laundry

We have a laundry on the premises (附属) and will wash, iron and return your clothes within 24 hours. Ask the room staff to phone the laundrymen to collect them.

Telephone: 48867

Bar

The hotel bar is open from 12 to 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The Reception staff will cash cheques and exchange money in many foreign currencies (货币).

1. What should you do if you want a snack (快餐) at 9 a.m?

A．Go to the hotel shop.	B．Go to the hotel bar.
C．Tell the waiter.	D．Phone Reception

2. Which number should you dial if you want to have your clothes washed?

A．48752	B．48867
C．48687	D．48759

3. The writer of the passage mainly wants to ________.

A．give us information about the services of the hotel

B．persuade us to stay in the hotel

C．tell us the ways of serving

D．promise us good service

8 . Summer holidays are back on as the government has released a list of quarantine-exempt（隔离豁 免）countries Britons can travel to from July 10 without needing to self — isolate on their return.

France

Requirements include strict social distancing at bars, cafes and restaurants and face masks worn when walking inside. Beaches have reopened Masks are compulsory on public transports

Plane: Returns from £ 30 in August.

Drive： Eurotunnel Le Shuttle has resumed its Folkestone to Calais service and allows passengers to order food, drink and groceries to their car. From £ 72 per car one-way.

Ferry: Brittany Ferries has resumed its Portsmouth-Caen route from £ 42pp one-way.

Italy

British tourists can travel freely within the country, with the exception of Sardinia , Sicily, Apulia and Calabria. Beaches have reopened, with 1.5-metre social distancing. Most museums are open.

Plane: Returns from £ 17 in August.

Drive： Catch the Eurotunnel Le Shuttle, or a ferry, to France and drive to Italy.

Spain

A royal law to wear lace masks has been issued for hotels, restaurants, museums and shops. Failure to obey will result in a £ 100 fine.

Plane: Returns from £ 25 in August.

Ferry: Brittany Ferries' service has resumed. From £ 350 per car.

Croatia

British tourists are welcome but need to fill out a form at enter Croatia before arrival. Restaurants   ,hotels and beaches are open. Masks are required by law on public transport.

Plane: Returns from £ 35.

1. What can we learn about British tourists driving to Italy?

A．They can arrive before July 10.	B．It is cheaper than taking a plane.
C．They have to get to France first.	D．It is free to get food and groceries.

2. What will cause a visitor to be fined in Spain?

A．To travel the country freely.	B．Not to wear a mask in hotels.
C．To stand less than 1.5 meters away.	D．Not to obey self-isolation after arrival.

3. In which country is registration needed before arrival?

A．France.

B．Italy.

C．Spain.

D．Croatia.

9 . Come on down to the Kingston Symphony Warehouse at 785 Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, Unit 7A to see what great finds you can get your hands on at this year's Fall Book Fair!

OPENING NIGHT ADMISSION   September 5, 2019

Early Bird Entry 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Tickets are $ 20 each and will be available for purchase beginning on August 14, 2019 at 9: 00 am by calling 613-546-9729 or 1-800-451-2453.

Tickets can also be purchased online beginning on August 14, 2019 at 9: 00 am or online at our website.

•Only 50 tickets will be sold.

•Tickets will be available to pick up at the warehouse starting at 2:00 pm on September 5, 2019.

•Absolutely no refunds(退款）

General Admission 4:30 pm-8:00 pm

Tickets are $ 5 each and will be available for purchase in person only at the door of the warehouse starting on September 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm.

REMAINDER OF SALE     Free Admission

September 6-8, 2019

•Friday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

•Saturday 10:00 am-4:00 pm

•Sunday 10:00 am-3:00 pm

September 15, 2019

•10:00 am-4:00 pm     Everything at half price!

September 16, 2019

•10:00 am-3:00 pm   BLOWOUT PRICES! People can buy many books with a little money.

Location(位置): Kingston, ON-785 Sir John A. MacDonald Boulevard

For more information, please email us at ksabookfair @ gmail. com or call the Kingston Symphony Association office at 613-546-9729.

1. What's the advantage of a $ 20 ticket at the book fair?

A．People can enter there earlier

B．People can buy books at half price.

C．People can get their money back if necessary.

D．People can have the books delivered to their houses.

2. You can get a ticket for general admission by _________.

A．calling 613-546-9729

B．calling1-800-451-2453

C．emailing to ksabook fair@gmail.com

D．going to the warehouse yourself

3. When can people buy books at the lowest price?

A．On August 14.

B．On September 5.

C．On September 16.

D．On September 8.

10 . Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear (鞋类) in the world that will make you green with envy. Here at the Footwear Museum you can see exhibits (展品) from all over the world. You can find out about shoes worn by everyone from the Ancient Egyptians to pop stars.

Room 1

The celebrity (名人) footwear section is probably the most popular in the entire museum. Started in the 1950s, there is a wide variety of shoes and boots belonging to everyone from queens and presidents to pop stars and actors! Most visitors find the celebrities' choice of footwear extremely interesting.

Room 2

Most of our visitors are amazed and shocked by the collection of "special purpose" shoes on exhibition here at the Museum of Footwear. For example, there are Chinese shoes made of silk that were worn by women to tie their feet firmly to prevent them from growing too much!

Room 3

As well as shoes and boots, the museum also exhibits shoe-shaped objects. The variety is unbelievable. For example, there is a metal lamp that resembles a pair of shoes, and Greek wine bottles that like legs!

The Footwear Library

People come from all over the world to study in our excellent footwear library. Designers and researchers come here to look up information on anything and everything related to the subject of footwear.

1. What can you find in Room 1? ______

A．Chinese special purpose shoes.

B．Queens' boots.

C．Metal lamps.

D．Bottles of Greek wine.

2. What can we know about Room 2? ______

A．It is the most visited place in the museum.

B．It has a richer variety of exhibits than the other two.

C．It has the oldest exhibits than the other two.

D．It mainly exhibits shoes that have some special purposes.

3. Where can you find some data that have something to do with the subject of footwear? ______

A．In the Footwear Library.	B．In Room 1
C．In Room 2	D．In Room 3